Peppermint Candy Bark

Oh my, it’s week 8 of 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies, and I’m starting to get a little nervous. Not about the cookie and sweets-baking, though. That’s fun and actually stress relieving. It’s the fact that Christmas is just around the corner that’s freaking. me. out.

The idea that another year has come and almost gone makes me a little sad. So many “firsts” from the Doodlebug–and right now we’re in the “I can do it MYSELF!” stage. Which is great and wonderful and awesome, but I also wonder how much longer I’ll be “needed” around this joint. Sooner or later, I’m going to be thrown over for the neighborhood kids and I’ll end up being nothing more than a laundry service and a chef. So I’m holding on with both hands and smothering him with kissies for as long as he’ll allow it.

But this year, we’re also in the magical stage. The stage where I can say “Santa is watching” and tantrums immediately come to a halt. The stage where we mention Christmas Eve and he explains how children MUST be asleep in order for Santa to make a trip down the chimney. The stage where he still believes in the merriment and wonder of the holiday season. And I do, too, because I can live it through him.

Totally awesome.

So I’m really enjoying the baking and cooking and generally going nuts with my holiday preparation. Even if you don’t have kids, now is the time to start doing some early preparation for the season–get some of those goodies made and stick them in your freezer to have at the ready for your holiday parties or hostess gifts.

I was surprised to find that these were made with Rice Krispies. My daughter, who is gluten free, is coming home for Christmas from college and I know she would love these! Thanks for sharing them. Fun!

Bless your son; it’s so lovely to have a child who’s at the right age to get excited about Christmas! My nephew’ six and it’s great having him around and buying for him
These look great; I love the idea of adding the cereal for a bit of crunch.